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Create a story given the list of characters and the setting.

Input: Characters:
- Alex, a teenager
- Ryan, a classmate of Alex
- Jane, an older sister of Alex

Setting:
Small town in rural North Carolina

Output:
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Alex was an ordinary teenage boy living in a small town in rural North Carolina. He was struggling with school, but he was determined to do his best and make his parents proud. His older sister Jane always pushed him to try something new and face his fears, but he couldn’t always bring himself to do it.

One summer day, Alex and his classmate Ryan went out exploring around town. As they walked, they came across a spot in the woods that none of them had ever seen before. When they asked around, no one seemed to know what it was. Alex became fascinated by this new place and decided to crack the mystery.

With Ryan by his side, Alex began investigating the area. As they searched, they figured out that the area had once been an abandoned mining camp. Despite the danger, Alex and Ryan decided to explore the area in more depth. 

Through this journey, Alex and Ryan's friendship grew stronger and Ryan helped Alex conquer the fears he had been feeling for so long. In the end, Alex was able to get over his fears and find courage he never knew he had.